How to Save Money on Electricity Bills?

Saving money on
electricity bills is not difficult provided you are serious
about it. Of course you have to be serious because electricity
cost is increasing day by day. With the improved living style
almost every house possesses a television, refrigerators and
other electrical appliances.

No doubt these things are made for human comfort but if they
are used carelessly then it can burden you financially. You may
need to keep certain points in mind if you want to save some
extra money.

2. If possible always install the light switches at a place
where it is easy to turn them ‘on’ or ‘off’. Best place is
considered to be near doors.

3. Make it your habit and teach others to switch of lights and
fans when going out of any room.

4. If you are installing or replacing new switches, it’s a good
idea to use solid state dimmer switches.

5. Some people are in the habit of keeping their radios and TVs
on while they are busy in some other work. Cut down this habit,
these things should be considered as an entertainment only when
you are free.

6. Always use a complete switch for large electric appliances.
Never use any extension cord for them.

7. For drying your clothes, keep the use of electric dryer to
bare minimum, use clothes line for drying clothes in sun.

8. Refrigerators should be defrosted manually and regularly when
about ¼’’ ice is formed. Auto defrost freezers consume more
energy.

9. All the electric appliances should be kept clean and in good
working condition. By this way they will consume less energy and
will save you money.

10. Use only white liner lamp shades. They reflect more light so
you will not require high voltage bulb in them.

11. Do you know that a full freezer uses less energy than an
empty one. You can fill it up even with water and ice cubes.

12. Avoid peaking into oven unnecessarily. You know you lose
20%-50% of the heat each time you open it.

13. Turn off oven about 3-5 minutes before specified cooking
time and don’t open the oven. The heat inside will do the rest
of the job.

14. If you think you need more light at a specific place then
use large bulb instead of several small ones. Try using energy
saver bulbs.